TfL Go: Plan, Pay, Travel icon

Transport for London (TfL)

1app4.5(47.9K)Maps & Navigation

Publisher DNA

What defines Transport for London (TfL)?

AI intelligence is not yet available for Transport for London (TfL). The portfolio data below is up to date.

Portfolio

What does Transport for London (TfL) ship?

Apps

1 app analysed

TfL Go: Plan, Pay, Travel icon
TfL Go: Plan, Pay, Travel

TfL's official transport app

4.5(47.9K)

Step-free routing provides a unique accessibility barrier for users with mobility needs

  • Clear and useful network disruption information helps commuters navigate the city during unexpected transit delays
  • Aggressive security blocks and login failures prevent legitimate users from accessing account features and balances

Single-market publisher, every app ships only to United States.

Based on 1 of 1 app with localized market data · last scanned .

Americas (1)

  • United States1 / 1

Core markets (1/1 apps)

United States

User Sentiment

How do users feel about their apps?

0

Positive apps

0

Neutral / mixed

1

Negative apps

25/100

Avg sentiment score

Rivals

Who does Transport for London (TfL) compete with?

The rivals identified

Nemeses(1)

Keolis Rennes Métropole

known forSTAR : bus, métro à Rennes

1 app4.4Maps & Navigation

Both apps function as official municipal transit utilities, requiring users to rely on them for essential ticketing and real-time network status within their respective cities.

Contenders(1)

WM Trains

known forWMR: Train Tickets & Times

1 app4.3Maps & Navigation

WMR competes by offering direct ticket booking for UK trains with zero booking fees, capturing users who prioritize transaction-heavy travel planning over the local network status and navigation focus of TfL Go.

Same space(19)

Andreas Schildbach

known forOffi - Journey Planner

1 app3.8Maps & Navigation

Provides a community-driven, open-source alternative for users frustrated by TfL Go's restrictive account policies.

Bidea Digital Services

known forMadrid Metro Bus Cercanias

1 app4.6Maps & Navigation

Serves as a regional transit aggregator similar to TfL Go but for the Madrid transit network.

Eduard Ereza Martínez

known forNext bus Barcelona

1 app4.6Maps & Navigation

Provides a specialized bus tracking utility for Barcelona that mirrors the functionality users request for TfL Go.

FIRSTBUS

known forFirst Bus

1 app4.7Maps & Navigation

Acts as a direct operator-specific utility that competes for the same daily bus commuter attention.

Great Western Railway

known forTrain tickets, travel & times

1 app4.1Maps & Navigation

Targets the rail-specific commuter segment that overlaps with TfL Go's rail network coverage.

Half Mile Labs

known forFootpath Route Planner

1 app4.8Maps & Navigation

Provides a specialized route planning tool for outdoor enthusiasts that contrasts with TfL Go's urban transit focus.

Hamburger Hochbahn AG

known forhvv - route planner & tickets

1 app4.1Maps & Navigation

Provides a localized transit utility for Hamburg that mirrors TfL Go's official status and ticketing role.

Jorudan Co.

known forJapan Transit Planner

1 app4.4Maps & Navigation

Provides specialized transit planning for Japan that serves as a benchmark for complex rail network navigation.

JSVM

known forMadrid Transport - Bus Card

1 app4.7Maps & Navigation

Provides a transit utility for Madrid that includes NFC-based card management, a feature TfL Go users desire.

Mapway

known forTube Map - London Underground

1 app4.5Maps & Navigation

Directly competes with TfL Go for London transit users by offering a more stable offline map experience.

Mobicia

known forBus Times -Live Public Transit

1 app4.2Maps & Navigation

Focuses on the real-time tracking aspect of transit that TfL Go users find unreliable.

NAVITIME JAPAN CO.

known forJapan Travel–Trip,Transit&Rail

2 apps4.4Maps & Navigation

Serves the same tourist demographic as TfL Go but with a more aggressive monetization model.

OK Transit

known forMadrid Transit Planner & Times

1 app4.5Maps & Navigation

Offers a comprehensive Madrid transit planning tool that includes card balance checks.

ScotRail

known forScotRail Train Times & Tickets

1 app4.9Maps & Navigation

Targets the rail commuter market in Scotland with a focus on ticket-free travel.

Stagecoach Services

known forStagecoach Bus

1 app4.2Maps & Navigation

Competes directly with TfL Go for the same bus-riding demographic by offering operator-specific tracking.

trainline

known forTrainline: Train travel Europe

1 app4.8Maps & Navigation

Serves as a broader inter-city travel booking tool that complements TfL Go's local-only transit focus.

Transit

known forTransit - Subway & Bus Times

1 app4.6Maps & Navigation

Provides a multi-modal transit alternative that users switch to when TfL Go's bus tracking data fails.

Umotional s.r.o.

known forCyclers: Bike Route Planner

2 apps4.5Maps & Navigation

Targets the cycling segment of the London commuter base that TfL Go's public transit focus ignores.

婷婷 乔

known forNeshan| Map & Navigation App

1 app4.5Maps & Navigation

Offers an adjacent navigation experience that includes air quality and traffic data not present in TfL Go.

Frequently asked questions

How many apps does Transport for London (TfL) publish?
Transport for London (TfL) has 1 app tracked by Marlvel, primarily in the Maps & Navigation category.
What kind of apps does Transport for London (TfL) make?
Transport for London (TfL)'s portfolio is concentrated in Maps & Navigation, with an average rating of 4.5/5 across rated apps.
What is Transport for London (TfL)'s top app?
By review volume across the portfolio, TfL Go: Plan, Pay, Travel is Transport for London (TfL)'s best-known app tracked by Marlvel.
In how many countries are Transport for London (TfL)'s apps available?
Marlvel has tracked Transport for London (TfL)'s apps across 1 country.

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Marlvel.ai. “Transport for London (TfL) intelligence.” Updated N/A. https://marlvel.ai/publishers/transport-for-london-tfl

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